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Books in John Denver series

  • Sunshine on My Shoulders

    John Denver, Christopher Canyon

    Hardcover (Dawn Publications, Sept. 1, 2003)
    A book on CD for kids, Sunshine on my Shoulders follows the lyrics of a song by John Denver making it the perfect sing along book for toddlers. This preschool music book is a great teaching tool for young readers about the world around us and our responsibility to preserve and protect it.This exuberant adaptation of John Denver's famous song is "sure to make you smile," even on a dark and cuddly evening with your child. It helps if you can sing―the musical score is included―or just pop in the CD that comes with the hardback edition of the book. Sunshine On My Shoulders celebrates friendship, sunshine and the simple joy of being together. A charming little girl and her father (who kind of looks like John Denver) enjoy a day together in the sun with a guitar, butterflies, a cat, a mouse, and lots of other critters. Canyon's illustrations abound with light, color and lots of humorous detail.
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  • John Denver's Take Me Home, Country Roads

    John Denver, Christopher Canyon

    Hardcover (Dawn Publications, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Take Me Home, Country Roads, a book following the lyrics of John Denver's first hit song, is a great teaching tool for young readers about family and appreciation for the natural world around us.This brilliant picture book adaptation of John Denver's first hit song is all about roots, family, and country. Set in Appalachia, a humorously diverse bunch of relatives and their in-laws go up, down and around the hills of West Virginia to converge by car, pickup, and motorcycle to a family reunion at Grandma and Grandpa's country home. True to Appalachian style, Canyon portrays it all as if on a quilt, complete with little stitches between the "fabric." The lyrics demand to be sung!A book for:fans of John Denver wanting to share his music with their kids!anyone who wants to inspire children to appreciate the country!Parents and children looking for feelings of security and comfort!
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  • John Denver's Take Me Home, Country Roads

    John Denver, Christopher Canyon

    Paperback (Dawn Publications, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Take Me Home, Country Roads, a book following the lyrics of John Denver's first hit song, is a great teaching tool for young readers about family and appreciation for the natural world around us.This brilliant picture book adaptation of John Denver's first hit song is all about roots, family, and country. Set in Appalachia, a humorously diverse bunch of relatives and their in-laws go up, down and around the hills of West Virginia to converge by car, pickup, and motorcycle to a family reunion at Grandma and Grandpa's country home. True to Appalachian style, Canyon portrays it all as if on a quilt, complete with little stitches between the "fabric." The lyrics demand to be sung!A book for:fans of John Denver wanting to share his music with their kids!anyone who wants to inspire children to appreciate the country!Parents and children looking for feelings of security and comfort!
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  • Sunshine On My Shoulders

    John Denver, Christopher Canyon

    Paperback (Dawn Publications, Sept. 1, 2003)
    A book on CD for kids, Sunshine on my Shoulders follows the lyrics of a song by John Denver making it the perfect sing along book for toddlers. This preschool music book is a great teaching tool for young readers about the world around us and our responsibility to preserve and protect it.This exuberant adaptation of John Denver's famous song is "sure to make you smile," even on a dark and cuddly evening with your child. It helps if you can sing―the musical score is included―or just pop in the CD that comes with the hardback edition of the book. Sunshine On My Shoulders celebrates friendship, sunshine and the simple joy of being together. A charming little girl and her father (who kind of looks like John Denver) enjoy a day together in the sun with a guitar, butterflies, a cat, a mouse, and lots of other critters. Canyon's illustrations abound with light, color and lots of humorous detail.
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  • Ancient Rhymes: A Dolphin Lullaby

    John Denver, Christopher Canyon

    Paperback (Dawn Publications, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Ancient Rhymes: A Dolphin Lullaby is a book following the lyrics of a love song by John Denver is a great teaching tool for young readers about a parent's love for their child, both human and animal.This love song by John Denver adapted as a picture book makes a great a baby gift, but it also will help set a calm sweet mood in a classroom. Sunny, colorful illustrations show families and animals from around the world as the song's lyrics express unconditional love. It's a wonderful teaching tool for young children of how parents-both human and non-human-love their children in very much the same way all over the world. A map in the back and a description of the animals shown will help spark discussion with your young ones. The song is one of the most beautiful John Denver ever wrote; the CD comes with the hardback edition.Backmatter includes:Music and lyrics to John Denver's song, "Ancient Rhymes: A Dolphin Lullaby."
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  • Ancient Rhymes: A Dolphin Lullaby

    John Denver, Christopher Canyon

    Hardcover (Dawn Publications (CA), Sept. 1, 2004)
    John DenverÂ’s poignant lyrics of the birth of a dolphin are both a lullaby and a paean to "dolphin kind," as adapted in this gorgeous picture book. Denver embraces the unique, almost mystical quality of a baby dolphin as "giving hope to life as all we must." Hardback edition includes the musical score and a CD of John Denver singing this beautiful song.
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  • For Baby

    John Denver, Janeen Mason

    Hardcover (Dawn Pubns, Sept. 1, 2009)
    This love song by John Denver adapted as a picture book makes a great a baby gift, but it also will help set a calm sweet mood in a classroom. Sunny, colorful illustrations show families and animals from around the world as the lyrics express unconditional love. It is a wonderful teaching tool for young children of how parents--both human and non-human--love their children in very much the same way all over the world. A map in the back and a description of the animals shown will help spark discussion with your young ones. The song is one of the most beautiful John Denver ever wrote; the CD comes with the hardback edition.
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  • Take Me Home, Country Roads

    John Denver, Christopher Canyon

    Library Binding (Turtleback, Sept. 1, 2005)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.
  • For Baby

    John Denver, Janeen Mason

    Paperback (Dawn Pubns, Sept. 1, 2009)
    This love song by John Denver adapted as a picture book makes a great a baby gift, but it also will help set a calm sweet mood in a classroom. Sunny, colorful illustrations show families and animals from around the world as the lyrics express unconditional love. It is a wonderful teaching tool for young children of how parents--both human and non-human--love their children in very much the same way all over the world. A map in the back and a description of the animals shown will help spark discussion with your young ones. The song is one of the most beautiful John Denver ever wrote; the CD comes with the hardback edition.
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